“We have it in our power to begin the world over again.”– Thomas Paine Related Quotes “I learned a good deal about economics, and about America, from the author of the Reagan tax reforms – the great Jack Kemp. What gave Jack that incredible enthusiasm was his belief in the possibilities of free people, in the power of free enterprise and strong communities to overcome poverty and despair. We need that same optimism right now.”– Paul Ryan “There are two kinds of women, those who want power in the world and those who want power in bed.”– Jackie Kennedy “Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power.”– William James